Memorial Hermann Health System · 1 day ago
Clinical Pharmacist-Internal Medicine, NE Campus
Memorial Hermann Health System is dedicated to delivering high quality care and exceptional experiences for the community. They are seeking an Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist to develop and monitor clinical pharmacy programs, improve patient care, and manage resources effectively.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains a communication system which assures effective flow of information to and from staff
Serves as a role model for competent professional practice by educating, mentoring, and supporting pharmacy students, staff, residents, and peers
Seeks and recommends potential opportunities for cost containment
Seeks new ways of improving clinical pharmacy services. Works with others to continually identify areas for improvement
Effectively plans and manages resources for continuity of care between the patient care area, Pharmacy and other settings
Participates in orientation and continuing education programs. Serves as a resource to pharmacy staff, physicians, and nurses
Assists with clinical research designed to evaluate clinical and economic outcomes of drugs and drug regimens
Works to develop, coordinate, and evaluate target drug programs, restricted drug programs, medication use-based performance assessment and improvement indicators, drug usage evaluation programs and cost containment programs
Develops and implements utilization reviews targeted for expensive, potentially harmful or improperly used drugs
Provides direction and guidance for development and review of clinical pharmacy educational services. Assists with implementation of educational programs for physicians and nursing staff
Oversees the clinical students/residency program
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science with equivalent experience or clinically oriented Master of Science degree accepted or Doctorate of Pharmacy degree
Licensure in State of Texas
Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program if appropriate
Ability to promote teamwork, build effective relationships, and to lead/facilitate work groups
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of pharmacy and hospital computer systems and computer-assisted devices
Familiarity with health care reimbursement environment
Preferred
Residency training is highly preferred (PGY1/PGY2)
Non-residency trained pharmacists should have a minimum of 5 years acute care hospital based experience
Board certification is a plus
Epic Willow experience desired
Completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy practice residency or fellowship or demonstration of equivalent experience preferred
Company
Memorial Hermann Health System
Advancing Health. Personalizing Care.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
The John M. O'Quinn FoundationBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
2022-08-02Grant· $5M
2022-07-07Grant
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